Tragic Suicide: Airport Worker Sucked Into Plane Engine in Texas
TL;DR
An airline worker died after being sucked into the engine of a Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 at San Antonio International Airport in Texas. The incident occurred as the plane was taxiing on one engine to the gate. Despite the immense power of plane engines, fatal accidents involving them are relatively rare. This is the second such death in the US within a year. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident.
Topics:businessaviation#aviation#delta-air-lines#fatal-accident#investigation#plane-engine#san-antonio-international-airport
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